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Abhi Shah Walkathon Support

The Abhi Shah Foundation Annual Walkathon represents a wonderful partnership that we are incredibly proud to support this season. The Abhi Shah Foundation has continuously supported Sanctum House through generous donations and collaborative initiatives, and we are so excited for more opportunities to spread smiles and support one another in our shared mission. Check out the inspiring […]

Wings of Courage | Coming Soon!

Save the Date for our Wings of Courage 2026 Fundraiser taking place on October 22, 2026, at the Detroit Zoo. Please join us for this inspiring evening as we celebrate survivor recovery and strengthen the community partnerships that make our mission possible. Stay tuned for upcoming details regarding partnership packages and official registration as we prepare […]

Nocturnal Adventures at the Detroit Zoo

Residents from Sanctum House recently enjoyed a magical, private evening at the Detroit Zoo. This special event, Nocturnal Adventures, provided survivors with an up-close look at the wildlife during a quiet, beautifully curated twilight experience. From a wonderful dinner and dusk tour to creative plant potting and roasting s’mores by the fire pit, it was a beautiful […]

M. Shapiro Real Estate Group Cleans Up at Sanctum House

Ahead of our annual gardening, Sanctum House needed some tender loving care. After a long winter, the property required a thorough cleaning, repairing, and general maintenance. We love working with volunteers and professional partners, and this year, the M. Shapiro Real Estate Group stepped up to the plate. To help prepare Sanctum House for a beautiful […]

Sanctum House Awarded Impact 100 Oakland County Grant

We are honored to be a recipient of the Impact 100 Oakland County grant. This award recognizes our commitment to providing comprehensive services to survivors of human trafficking. The funding from this grant allows us to continue to improve our program offering, ensuring that every individual who enters our doors has access to the resources […]

A Survivor Testifies at the State Capitol

Members of the Sanctum House community recently visited our State Capitol to testify on essential legislative reforms. Our advocacy focuses on the significant hurdles to reintegration caused by criminal records acquired during the time an individual was being trafficked. By sharing their stories with representatives, survivors are leading the conversation on expungement and affirmative defense. […]

Jennifer Baenziger CMO featured on Lori’s Stories

Jennifer Baenziger, recently sat down with Lori Pinson for a special two-part segment of “Lori’s Stories” on Fox 2 Detroit. On Sunday December 14th’s episode of Lori’s Stories, Jennifer discussed the signs of human trafficking and its prevalence right here in Michigan. Jennifer and Lori explored the intensive, life-changing work that happens at Sanctum House every day. Check here for part 1 and part 2 of Lori’s […]

Recent article in the Ann Arbor Family Press

We are thrilled to be featured in Ann Arbor Family! Jennifer Baenziger sat down with Supriya Jalukar to shine a light on our mission and the incredible women we serve. The author notes that “Sanctum House offers trauma-informed care through a structured residential program for women in a stable cognitive state…[helping] survivors build confidence, vocational […]

Sanctum House testifies at the Capitol

Read the full article here Survivors of human trafficking testified at the Michigan Capitol in support of legislative reforms that would provide greater protection and support for victims. The bills aim to expand expungement rules for trafficking survivors, provide affirmative defenses for crimes committed under duress, and reframe legal language to avoid victim-blaming terminology. The […]

RingTrue Helps Survivors of Human Trafficking

RingTrue works with Sanctum House survivors. Ringtrue offer employment to women recovering from Human Trafficking to make jewelry that is sold online and in stores around the Metro Detroit Michigan. Learn more in the story on Fox2Detroit or on the Ringtrue website.

January Newsletter

Take a look at our latest newsletter, featuring an update on our participation with the Attorney General’s Office on Anti-Human Trafficking in Michigan. Click here to read the latest Newsletter!

Sanctum House Survivors featured during Detroit Panel

Sanctum House participated in Let’s Talk Human Trafficking at the Greater Grace Temple! Link to story. Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network hosted Let’s Talk Human Trafficking with Randi Rossario and featured staff and lived experience experts from Sanctum House. Survivors share their human trafficking stories during Detroit panel Fox2 Detroit.

December Newsletter

Click the link below! Check out our December Newsletter

Telling Their Stories: Congress woman Brenda Lawrence Visits

Continuing an annual tradition, Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence visited Sanctum House once again…

The Art of Healing

By Marcela Sifuentes Embarking on her healing journey, Sanctum House resident, Dawn, receives a coloring book from her therapist to manage “all the feelings, all the fear…

New Friends and Opportunities

Exciting things happened at Sanctum House! We’ve partnered with the University of Michigan-Flint to help our residents identify and develop…
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